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Landslides pose a significant threat to infrastructure, property, and human lives in many regions worldwide, including Chira town in Ethiopia. This study presents an integrated geotechnical and geophysical investigation aimed at identifying the contributing factors to landslides in Chira town, Ethiopia, with a focus on a recent landslide event. The methodology employed a combination of geotechnical and geophysical techniques to comprehensively analyze the landslide problem. The geotechnical investigation involved a detailed analysis of the soil characteristics in the area, including the composition of fine-grained soil and the determination of cohesion and angle of internal friction through triaxial testing. The geophysical investigation utilized electrical resistivity tomography to assess the subsurface soil profile. The findings revealed the presence of a massive basaltic tertiary volcanic rock layer underlying a very low resistivity layer of sticky clay soil. Through this study, it was established that rainfall, soil type, land use, elevation, and proximity to streams, slopes, and aspects were the main factors contributing to the landslide, accounting for 22.03%, 18.89%, 15.75%, 15.46%, 10.87%, 9.7%, and 7.5% of the overall influence, respectively. Based on these findings, the study proposes a range of interventions to enhance resilience against landslides, including surface drainage, the implementation of appropriate land use management practices, and the introduction of vetiver vegetation. The integration of geotechnical and geophysical methodologies provided a comprehensive understanding of the landslide problem in Chira town. The proposed interventions aim to inform future land use planning, infrastructure development, and disaster risk reduction efforts in the region. By expanding our knowledge of the mechanisms driving landslides, this study offers valuable insights that can be utilized in similar regions facing comparable geotechnical and geophysical conditions.
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Mulatu Tamiru
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Damtew Tsige
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Hashim Ware
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- Digital Object Identifier (open in new tab) 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17620
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- artykuły w czasopismach
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Heliyon
no. 9,
ISSN: 2405-8440 - Language:
- English
- Publication year:
- 2023
- Bibliographic description:
- Kabeta W. F., Tamiru M., Tsige D., Ware H.: An integrated geotechnical and geophysical investigation of landslide in Chira town, Ethiopia// Heliyon -Vol. 9,iss. 7 (2023), s.e17620-
- DOI:
- Digital Object Identifier (open in new tab) 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17620
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- Gdańsk University of Technology
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